The IUP Journal of Business Strategy

Volume 23, Issue 2, April-June 2026

ISSN :0972-9259

Impact Factor: 1.9; Acceptance rate: 60%; Turnaround time: 3-4 months

A "peer-reviewed" journal included in EBSCO and ProQuest (Part of Clarivate) Database

It is a quarterly journal that focuses on Business models, Entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, Change management, Operational excellence, Leadership, Turnaround strategies, Mergers & acquisitions, Innovations in corporate structure for better results, Competition management strategies, etc.

Focus Areas

  • Business Models   |  
  • Entrepreneurship   |  
  • Creativity and Innovation   |  
  • Change Management   |  
  • Operational Excellence   |  
  • Leadership in Turnaround   |  
  • Mergers & Acquisitions   |  

Current Issue

Volume 23, Issue 2, April-June 2026
Comparing Public and Private Insurers in India: Claims, Sustainability, and Operational Efficiency

Author: Srinivasa H T

Published Online: June, 2026

Keywords: Health insurance, General insurance, Public vs. private insurers, Claim ratios, Financial sustainability, Risk management, Emerging economies, India, Insurance sector performance, Statistical analysis

The Taste of Originality: Scaling Authenticity at Naturals Ice Cream

Author: Anindito Bhattacharya, Ishita Deb and Samarpita Roy

Published Online: June, 2026

Keywords: Authenticity, Scalability, Seasonality, Brand differentiation, Scaling strategy, Supply chain design, Operational constraints, Craft-based production, Cold-chain logistics, Sourcing strategy, Quality consistency

Integration of Low-Carbon Infrastructures in Green Banking

Author: Munnu Prasad V and Nethravathi K

Published Online: June, 2026

Keywords: Low-Carbon Infrastructures, Green Banking, Financial services , carbon-based

How MNCs Can Adapt to Geopolitical Fragmentation

Author: Tapal Dulababu

Published Online: June, 2026

Keywords: MNCs, Adapt, Geopolitical , Fragmentation, Global business

Archives


Volume 23, Issue 1, January-March 2026
Digital Platforms and Entrepreneurial Inclusion Among Women Entrepreneurs in South West Nigeria

Author: Mutiat Oyinlola Oladosu and Hafsat Olatanwa Afolabi

Published Online: March, 2026

Keywords: Digital platforms, Innovation hubs, Entrepreneurial inclusion, Business performance, Women-led SMEs, Nigeria

From Compliance to Capability: A Dynamic Capabilities View of Safety and HRM in Mining Operations

Author: Rohit Kumar

Published Online: March, 2026

Keywords: Dynamic capabilities, Safety capability, Mining, HRM, Contract labor

Housing Public Efficiency: The Italian Experience

Author: Antonio Giacoppo and Bernardo Maggi

Published Online: March, 2026

Keywords: Public housing, Agenda 2030, Social inclusion, Efficiency analysis, Flexible functional forms

Determinants of M&As in the Pharmaceutical Sector

Author: Kanchan Ganjoo Pantvaidya

Published Online: March, 2026

Keywords: Determinants, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As), Pharmaceutical Sector, healthcare